Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12!

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a wooden accent wall, a framed quote, and a staircase in the background.
A hot tub with a mattress partially covering it, set against a concrete wall with a window and a power cord.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a garage, a blue front door, and a brick facade.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Walton, KY
  • Place, Walton Nature Trail
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Abner Gaines House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Walton

Located in Walton, this holiday home is near theme parks. Brianza Gardens & Winery and Boone County Distilling Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolsing Trails & Wetlands and Big Bone Lick State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or UC Health Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Walton, KY

What's nearby

  • Walton Nature Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Abner Gaines House - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ark Encounter - 19 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 21 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 22 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 29 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spear Ridge Cafe & General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks Pub & Grub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ark & Creation Retreat – For 12! located?

This family-friendly Walton holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Walton Nature Trail, Walton Citizens Park and The Abner Gaines House. Walton City Hall and Walton Branch Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay for a weekend friends trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re glad the place was a good fit for your weekend with friends. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house met our needs and it was nice that our family could come together. It accommodated 6 adults comfortably. The location was well situated between The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad the home was a comfortable fit for your family and that the location made it easy to enjoy both attractions. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great house for our needs! It was clean, quiet, and had room for everyone to spread out and relax when back at the house. Bonus- it even had a fully fenced backyard for the kids to play in. The kitchen was stocked well enough you could cook if needed and we loved that there were plenty of dishes for a larger group. The only thing that could have been better was to have a few extra towels for the kitchen and bathrooms. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 31 October 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We're glad the home was a great fit for your family and that everyone enjoyed the space and backyard. We appreciate your suggestion about the extra towels and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was really nice. It was a great space for my large family. There is also a nice park for the children down the street. The host was very helpful and responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad the home was a great fit for your family and that everyone enjoyed the nearby park. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for our family of ten! Clean, well stocked. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
We’re glad the home had plenty of space for your family and found it clean and well stocked. It means a lot to hear you’d stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and very spacious - as advertised. The only drawback was the hot tub - it was literally unusable as there was way too much chlorine and/or chemicals in the water; it was literally burning our eyes and lungs. The location worked well for our visit to the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter and the Cinci Zoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We're glad you found the property clean, spacious, and well located for your visit. We're sorry to hear about the hot tub and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll make sure it’s checked and addressed with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to visit the creation museum and the ark! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was excellent would definitely use again and refer to our friends and family! Rental was close to a lot of things. Neighborhood was very quiet and very nice. Our host was great! He responded timely and answered any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so glad you had a great experience. You were a fantastic guest, and we’re already looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great, clean place to stay. We were very happy. Just could have used a couple more dish towels in the kitchen, and extra blankets.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you had a great stay and found the place clean and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback about the dish towels and blankets and will make sure to have more available for future guests. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for our family to meet up with friends and head to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was attentive, responding quickly to the few things we messaged about
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Nice quiet neighborhood and the property was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark visit

We had a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room. Worked out great. Great location for our nephews wedding. Close to airport. Had a great time. Very clean and nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! The host responded quickly and it was easy clean up
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark Encounter

Very nice place, large bedrooms and shared areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark Conference

House was located within a half hour drive to the Ark Encounter. It was very spacious and had plenty of seating for our group. It had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2025
Hi Tabatha, Thank you so much for the great review! We're happy to hear you found the house spacious and comfortable for your group, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate everyone. We also appreciate you highlighting the convenient location for the Ark Encounter. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Had everything you need except it could really use bedside lamps. It’s in a busy neighborhood but really quiet. We had 8 people with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had plenty of room for our party of 11. The kids had space to play while the adults had their space. And we loved the hot tub! It was also a nice to be right in between the Ark and the creation museums. The front door and front porch area needs sprayed down. Lots of spiders, webs, and dirt. But inside was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location
Check In: 4pm is absolutely ridiculous, should be sooner. Door code did not work that was supplied, called the # on the email, and after 6 new codes given, we had to get into the emergency lockbox to get in by key.Sparsely equipped: Bare minimum furniture, bare minimum kitchen equipment (makes for difficulty when cooking for a large group).Not enough towels for 10 people, I text the # given for property manager, and towels were delivered very soon. Day 2 one of the toilets down stairs became clogged and plunging did not work. We had a handicap person staying with our group and they could not climb stairs for another restroom. Text the property mgr. and it took till 9:30pm before a plumber could get out to repair.This property is a solid "3" on the scale. This should not be taken as a negative review, just honest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big family, week long stay

We enjoyed our time in Kentucky/Ohio. The house was clean, matched the pictures, and was very spacious. We enjoyed the large dinning room table for meals and games. The smaller table in the kitchen was also convenient. Sometimes when we stay places, even though they sleep lots of people, there isn’t enough seating at the table or on the couches and dishes run out quickly. That was not the case here, there was extra space everywhere and plenty of everything. We also really appreciated the hosts, Grand Welcome. They communicated clearly and were available immediately every time we needed anything or had questions. They were very accommodating and we were so thankful we booked with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great big space for our family of 11.

We really enjoyed this newer rental. The house is large, and remodeled nicely!Plenty of room and seating areas for our whole family.Some things that would've been *nicer*- bath towels were hard, scratchy, and not the cleanest feeling-onky glassware, no plastic for the kids-no kitchen scissors, which, if you don't have scissors, you discover how often you need them-hot tub had some sandy dirt from the area around it, putting down something to cover the dirt would be helpful to keep the hottub cleaner-no book with instructions inside the house, there were several differing instructions sent through VRBO and other sources- no towel hooks, NEED towel hooks - garbage instructions said garbage is pickedup Tuesday, it's actually Wednesday I'm sure these kinks can be worked out, then it'll be a 5 star place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, huge, well-managed property

We stayed here with our large extended family (adults, teens, tweens, and an infant) while visiting family in Cinci and the Ark Encounter. The property was immaculately clean and easily accommodated us all. Loved the loft area (allowed for multiple groups to be playing games / watching movies) and the huge table in the dining room, which served our large family well. The only knock was that we came across multiple maintenance items (filters needed replacing in the fridge, dishwasher wasn't mounted, faucet loose, etc.). The company was AMAZINGLY fast at responding to my communications about the issues and even got a team out the next day to tackle some of these. I'd recommend proactively checking their properties for these types of issues. Given how well they responded to my concerns when in there, I believe they will likely do so. Overall, excellent experience and I'd recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house looked just like the pictures...it was spacious and nicely furnished. While the hot tub didn't have anything floating in it, did have lots of dirt on the bottom so we chose not to use it. The yard was nice size for the kids and there was a park just down the road where the kids could get some energy out....that was nice!When we arrived it was very late at night and the door code wouldn't work. So in the dark and rain we had to call the 800 number to get another code. I was given a couple codes before one finally worked.The internet/TV did not work the next morning. Again, after contacting the house manager it took very long to get it all fixed. We went back and forth through the VRBO messaging system. And I felt like every response was AI written....not really solving any problems. Finally we were asked to go to the basement and check the router. The basement, however, was locked. So we had to wait for the code to get into the basement only find out that there was no power even going to the router! After my husband fixed it all there were no more issues.Finally, we used the kitchen a lot and there were plenty of plates, bowls and cups. However, there were only a handful of each kind of silverware. So I had to wash those every day.The house was convenient for us to get to the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum and get in and out of Cincinnati easily. That was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback. Glad to hear you enjoyed the space, the yard, and the convenient location for your trip to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Cincinnati. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. That’s definitely not the experience we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. We’ll be reviewing everything with our team to make sure these items are addressed and improved moving forward. We’re really glad the home still worked well for your family overall, and we appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us do better. You’re always welcome back if you decide to stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark and Creation Museum family vacation

The check in process was great. Our door code didn't work but one phone call and the problem was corrected. There were some consumables provided by the VRBO, but things like dishwasher detergent and Kleenex were not. The consumables provided were enough to get us started, but we did purchase additional. The kitchen had a fair amount of cooking utensils and pans. There were no plastic dishes, and we had a 2 year old with us, so we did end up purchasing some toddler safe dishes. There were some discrepancies with what we were told. Our check in email told us garbage was collected on Tuesday, but it was not taken until Wednesday morning. The check out instructions were different in the email I received versus the text message.The area that this house was in is residential and very clean and quiet with a small playground about one block away.Overall, we would absolutely stay here again and it worked out great for our family of 12!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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